EP2301622B1 - Connector for packaging containing medical fluids and packaging for medical fluids - Google Patents

Connector for packaging containing medical fluids and packaging for medical fluids Download PDF

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EP2301622B1
EP2301622B1 EP10181328.5A EP10181328A EP2301622B1 EP 2301622 B1 EP2301622 B1 EP 2301622B1 EP 10181328 A EP10181328 A EP 10181328A EP 2301622 B1 EP2301622 B1 EP 2301622B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/05—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids ; Infusion or perfusion containers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/05—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids ; Infusion or perfusion containers
    • A61J1/10—Bag-type containers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/14—Details; Accessories therefor
    • A61J1/20—Arrangements for transferring or mixing fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/02—Access sites
    • A61M39/04—Access sites having pierceable self-sealing members
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/02—Access sites
    • A61M39/04—Access sites having pierceable self-sealing members
    • A61M39/045—Access sites having pierceable self-sealing members pre-slit to be pierced by blunt instrument
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/20—Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M39/00—Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
    • A61M39/22—Valves or arrangement of valves
    • A61M39/26—Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof

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  • the invention relates to a connector for medical fluid containing packaging, in particular infusion or transfusion bag, which serves for injecting a liquid into the bag. Moreover, the invention relates to a packaging for medical fluids, in particular an infusion or transfusion bag, with such an injection part.
  • An infusion bag with an injection part and a removal part is from the WO 96/23545 known.
  • the injection part serves to deliver a medicament by means of a syringe which has a thin cannula (needle). It comprises a tubular connection part which is closed by a protective cap designed as a break-off part. In the opening area of the connection part sits a self-sealing septum. A pierceable membrane in the connector prevents the septum from contacting the solution prior to use of the infusion bag.
  • the sampling part which serves to remove the solution by means of a spike, does not have a self-sealing septum.
  • the known injection parts are characterized in that the self-sealing septum is arranged in the opening region of the tubular connecting part such that it terminates substantially flush with the connecting part. After canceling the break-off part, the septum is exposed. To inject a drug, the septum is pierced by an injection needle.
  • Zuspritzer are for example also from the DE 197 28 775 A1 or WO 96/23545 or WO 2009/084793 or DE 100 30 474 C1 known.
  • the known Zuspritzmaschine have proven themselves in practice. From the use of an injection needle for injecting an active ingredient but there are disadvantages. First, there is a risk that the connection between the injection needle and the septum due to an unintentional pull on the syringe or an overpressure inside the bag dissolves. On the other hand, there is an increased risk of injury to the nursing staff through the injection needle. Also, the packaging may be damaged by improper handling by the needle. The addition of a viscous active ingredient is more difficult due to the small cross-section of the injection needle beyond. As a result of the small one Cross-section requires the supply of a liquid drug relatively much time.
  • conical connections with a conical shank and a conical sleeve are known in medical technology whose conical surfaces are normalized.
  • the non-lockable conical connections with normalized conical surfaces are referred to as Luer connectors and the lockable conical connections as Luer-Lock connectors.
  • Tapered Luer or Luer-Lock connectors are referred to as male connectors and tapered sleeve connectors as female connectors.
  • the DE 196 36 610 A1 describes a filling device for a delivery system of drugs, which is connected via a line to a system reservoir.
  • the active ingredient is supplied to the filling device by means of a conventional syringe without an injection needle.
  • the syringe is connected to the filling device with a Luer-Lock conical connection.
  • a sterile connector for connecting the spike of a transfer device which has a base part with a channel-shaped recess which is closed by a break-off part.
  • the base part has a receiving piece for the spike, which is formed substantially cylindrical.
  • the well-known connector is neither intended nor suitable for connecting a Luer-Lock syringe.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an inexpensive to produce and easy and safe to handle connector for medical liquids containing packaging, in particular infusion or transfusion bag, which allows fast feeding, especially a viscous drug and with the risk of injury to both the nursing staff as well as the packaging is low.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and safe to handle packaging for medical fluids, especially infusion or transfusion bag, into which even viscous drugs without the risk of injury to the nursing staff or packaging can be injected quickly.
  • the connector according to the invention allows the connection of a conventional syringe with a conical connection in the manner of a Luer-cone connection or a Luer-lock conical connection, which does not have an injection needle. Since an injection needle with a small cross-section is not required, agents of greater viscosity can be injected quickly. The risk of injury to nursing staff and packaging does not exist. The possibility of screwing the syringe and connector ensures that the connection does not break loose.
  • the connector has a self-sealing, slotted diaphragm located below the upper port side port. Above the self-sealing membrane, the connecting part of the connector is designed as a connecting piece with an inner cone for the conical shaft of the syringe. The self-sealing membrane is slotted throughout for sealingly receiving the conical shank of the syringe. After pulling out the conical shank, the membrane closes again and thus prevents leakage of the liquid from the package.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the break-off part is connected via a ring breaking zone to the connecting part, so that the break-off part, although a secure fit, but still relatively easy to solve.
  • the connecting part is composed of a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the portions are set snapping.
  • the self-sealing membrane is clamped between the lower and upper sections. This simplifies assembly.
  • the connection part can also be integral.
  • the self-sealing membrane preferably has a lower annular portion and an upper plate-shaped portion.
  • the annular portion of the membrane is clamped between the lower and upper part of the connecting part.
  • the membrane has a secure hold.
  • the upper plate-shaped portion of the membrane preferably has a trough-shaped depression. The trough-shaped depression ensures, on the one hand, that the cone shank of the syringe is securely guided and, on the other hand, ensures that the membrane seals securely after pulling out the conical shank. It has been shown in tests that the special design of the membrane for the immediate reclosure is crucial, with increasing internal pressure in the package, the sealing of the membrane is still increased.
  • the upper dish-shaped portion of the self-sealing membrane adjoins the upper dish-shaped portion of the self-sealing membrane, a middle intermediate piece, which merges into the lower annular portion of the membrane.
  • the upper and lower portions of the membrane are elastically connected to each other, so that the membrane deforms when inserting conical shaft of the syringe so that it seals against the connector securely.
  • the inner diameter of the annular portion of the self-sealing membrane is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the channel-shaped recess of the connecting part. It has been shown that thereby the re-closure of the membrane is further improved.
  • the inner cone of the connection piece and the self-sealing membrane of the connection part are preferably furthermore designed and arranged in such a way that the conical shank of the syringe inserted into the inner cone opens but does not penetrate the slotted membrane.
  • the break-off part of the connector according to the invention is designed as a flat grip to be held with your thumb and forefinger can. This simplifies handling.
  • the connector is expediently an injection-molded part, which can be produced inexpensively in large quantities.
  • the connector according to the invention is designed as an injection part for injecting an active substance into a packaging containing a medical fluid, in particular an infusion or transfusion bag.
  • the connector 20 has a connection part 1 with a channel-shaped recess 1c, which in the position of use is composed of a packaging-side lower portion 2 and a connection-side upper portion 3.
  • the connector 1 thus has an upper and lower opening 1a and 1b.
  • the connector is an injection molded part made of polypropylene.
  • the lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1 has a lower and upper cylindrical portion 4, 5, wherein the lower portion has a slightly larger inner diameter than the upper portion, but a slightly smaller outer diameter than the upper portion.
  • the lower section 4 can in inserted a connecting piece of a film bag and welded or glued to the socket. But it can also be welded or glued directly into the foil bag without nozzle.
  • the upper portion 3 of the connector 1 is set snapping on the lower portion 2.
  • the inner wall of the upper portion on a circumferential groove 6, in which a circumferential projection 7 snaps on the outer wall of the upper portion 3 in the compression of the two sections.
  • a self-sealing membrane 8 made of an elastic material, which is also referred to as a septum, preferably held by clamping it with slight elastic deformation.
  • the membrane 8 has an annular lower portion 9 which is clamped between the lower and upper portion 2,3 of the connection part 1.
  • a middle intermediate piece 34 connects, which merges into an upper plate-shaped portion 10 having a trough-shaped recess 11.
  • the connector 1 has a lower and an upper inwardly projecting lug 35, 36. At the lower end 35, the annular portion 9 and at the upper end 36 of the plate-shaped portion 10 of the membrane 8 is supported. Preferably, both sections 9, 10 of the membrane 8 are resiliently biased against the lugs 35, 36 of the connection part 1.
  • the inner diameter of the annular portion 9 of the membrane 8 is smaller than the inner diameter of the channel-shaped recess 1 c of the connecting part. 1
  • the membrane In the center of the plate-shaped portion, the membrane is provided with a continuous slot 12.
  • the membrane 10 may be provided with only a transverse slot or be slotted crosswise or star-shaped.
  • the slot preferably extends almost over the entire cross section of the dish-shaped portion.
  • the trough-shaped recess 11 in the dish-shaped portion 10 may have a curved or rectilinear edge.
  • the connecting part 1 is formed as a connecting piece 13, which has an inner cone 14 and preferably an external thread 15.
  • Inner cone and external thread correspond to the conical shank of the Luer-Lock conical connection of a conventional syringe, so that the taper shank of the Luer-Lock syringe can be inserted sealingly into the inner cone of the connection piece and screwed securely to the connection part.
  • the external thread can be omitted.
  • the break-off part forms a tamper-evident closure for the connector.
  • the break-off part 17 has a lower rotationally symmetrical base part 18 and an upper flat grip piece 19.
  • the flat handle 19 is provided with a recess 21, which is formed in the manner of a downward arrow, which identifies the connector as Zuspritzteil.
  • the upper portion 2 of the connecting part has to mark the flow direction on a raised structure 22 which is formed in the manner of a downward arrow.
  • the arrow 22 is arranged between protruding webs 23, which form a recessed grip.
  • FIG. 3 shows an infusion bag 30 together with the injection part 20.
  • the infusion bag 30 consists of two film layers 24, which are welded together at the lower and upper edge 25 and the longitudinal edges 26.
  • a connecting piece 27 for the injection part 20 and a connecting piece 28 for a removal part 29 is welded.
  • the tubular connection part 1 of the injection part 20 is inserted into the connecting piece 27 and welded to the neck during sterilization.
  • the tubular connection part of the injection part can also be formed on a trained in the manner of a shuttle or round insert piece, which is welded between the two film layers.
  • the break-off part 17 of the injection part 20 is turned off or broken off by turning or breaking it, so that the self-sealing membrane 8 is exposed.
  • a conventional Luer-lock syringe 32 inserted, wherein the self-sealing membrane is pierced.
  • the conical shaft of the syringe seals against the inner cone 14 of the connecting piece 13.
  • the screw cap 33 of the syringe 5 is screwed onto the external thread 5 of the connecting piece 17, so that the syringe is fastened to the injection part 20.
  • an active substance can be injected by means of the syringe and the syringe can be removed again, wherein the membrane seals the injection part tightly.
  • the infusion bag also has a removal part 29 for removing the infusion solution, which is welded to the connection piece 28.
  • the sampling part is not the subject of the invention. The following describes the operation of the self-sealing membrane in detail.
  • the annular and plate-shaped section 9, 10 of the membrane 8 are supported on the lugs 35, 36 of the connecting part 1 ( Fig. 4a and 4b ).
  • the plate-shaped portion 10 of the membrane 8 is pressed back under deformation thereof (FIG. Fig. 5a and 5b ).
  • the dish-shaped portion 10 and then the annular portion 9 of the membrane 8 loses contact with the projection 35 and 36. In this case, the plate-shaped portion of the membrane is pressed against the wall of the connection part, so that the opening in the connection part is securely sealed ,
  • the inner cone 14 of the connection piece 13 and the self-sealing membrane 8 of the connection part 1 are designed and arranged in such a way that the conical shank 31 of the syringe 32 inserted into the inner cone opens, but does not penetrate, the slotted membrane 8 (FIG. Fig. 6a and 6b ).
  • the spread-diaphragm 8 is securely held, the membrane is positively connected to the lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1.
  • the membrane 8 on the underside a circumferential recess 37 into which engages a circumferential projection 38 on the upper side of the lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Konnektor für medizinische Flüssigkeiten enthaltende Verpackungen, insbesondere Infusions- oder Transfusionsbeutel, der zum Zuspritzen einer Flüssigkeit in den Beutel dient. Darüber hinaus betrifft die Erfindung eine Verpackung für medizinische Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere einen Infusions- oder Transfusionsbeutel, mit einem derartigen Zuspritzteil.The invention relates to a connector for medical fluid containing packaging, in particular infusion or transfusion bag, which serves for injecting a liquid into the bag. Moreover, the invention relates to a packaging for medical fluids, in particular an infusion or transfusion bag, with such an injection part.

Ein Infusionsbeutel mit einem Zuspritzteil und einem Entnahmeteil ist aus der WO 96/23545 bekannt. Der Zuspritzteil dient zum Zuführen eines Medikamentes mittels einer Injektionsspritze, die über eine dünne Kanüle (Nadel) verfügt. Er umfasst einen rohrförmigen Anschlussteil, der von einer als Abbrechteil ausgebildeten Schutzkappe verschlossen ist. Im Öffnungsbereich des Anschlussteils sitzt ein selbstabdichtendes Septum. Eine durchstechbare Membran in dem Anschlussteil verhindert, dass das Septum vor dem Gebrauch des Infusionsbeutel mit der Lösung in Berührung kommt. Der Entnahmeteil, der zur Entnahme der Lösung mittels eines Spike dient, weist ein selbstabdichtendes Septum nicht auf.An infusion bag with an injection part and a removal part is from the WO 96/23545 known. The injection part serves to deliver a medicament by means of a syringe which has a thin cannula (needle). It comprises a tubular connection part which is closed by a protective cap designed as a break-off part. In the opening area of the connection part sits a self-sealing septum. A pierceable membrane in the connector prevents the septum from contacting the solution prior to use of the infusion bag. The sampling part, which serves to remove the solution by means of a spike, does not have a self-sealing septum.

Die bekannten Zuspritzteile zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass das selbstabdichtende Septum im Öffnungsbereich des rohrförmigen Anschlussteils derart angeordnet ist, dass es mit dem Anschlussteil im wesentlichen bündig abschließt. Nach dem Abbrechen des Abbrechteils liegt das Septum frei. Zum Zuspritzen eines Medikamentes wird das Septum von einer Injektionsnadel durchstochen.The known injection parts are characterized in that the self-sealing septum is arranged in the opening region of the tubular connecting part such that it terminates substantially flush with the connecting part. After canceling the break-off part, the septum is exposed. To inject a drug, the septum is pierced by an injection needle.

Derartige Zuspritzteile sind beispielsweise auch aus der DE 197 28 775 A1 oder WO 96/23545 oder WO 2009/084793 oder DE 100 30 474 C1 bekannt.Such Zuspritzteile are for example also from the DE 197 28 775 A1 or WO 96/23545 or WO 2009/084793 or DE 100 30 474 C1 known.

Die bekannten Zuspritzteile haben sich in der Praxis bewährt. Aus der Verwendung einer Injektionsnadel zum Zuspritzen eines Wirkstoffes ergeben sich aber Nachteile. Zum einen besteht die Gefahr, dass sich die Verbindung zwischen Injektionsnadel und Septum infolge eines unbeabsichtigten Zugs an der Spritze oder eines Überdrucks im Beutelinneren löst. Zum anderen besteht eine erhöhte Verletzungsgefahr für das Pflegepersonal durch die Injektionsnadel. Auch die Verpackung kann bei unsachgemäßer Handhabung durch die Nadel beschädigt werden. Das Zuführen eines zähflüssigen Wirkstoffes ist darüber hinaus auf Grund des kleinen Querschnitts der Injektionsnadel erschwert. Infolge des kleinen Querschnitts erfordert das Zuführen eines dünnflüssigen Wirkstoffes relativ viel Zeit.The known Zuspritzteile have proven themselves in practice. From the use of an injection needle for injecting an active ingredient but there are disadvantages. First, there is a risk that the connection between the injection needle and the septum due to an unintentional pull on the syringe or an overpressure inside the bag dissolves. On the other hand, there is an increased risk of injury to the nursing staff through the injection needle. Also, the packaging may be damaged by improper handling by the needle. The addition of a viscous active ingredient is more difficult due to the small cross-section of the injection needle beyond. As a result of the small one Cross-section requires the supply of a liquid drug relatively much time.

Zum Anschluss medizinischer Geräte sind in der Medizintechnik Kegelverbindungen mit einem Kegelschaft und einer Kegelhülse bekannt, deren Kegelflächen normiert sind. Die nicht verriegelbaren Kegelverbindungen mit normierten Kegelflächen werden als Luer-Konnektoren und die verriegelbaren Kegelverbindungen als Luer-Lock-Konnektoren bezeichnet. Die Luer- oder Luer-Lock-Konnektoren mit Kegelschaft werden als männliche Konnektoren und die Konnektoren mit Kegelhülse als weibliche Konnektoren bezeichnet.For connection of medical devices, conical connections with a conical shank and a conical sleeve are known in medical technology whose conical surfaces are normalized. The non-lockable conical connections with normalized conical surfaces are referred to as Luer connectors and the lockable conical connections as Luer-Lock connectors. Tapered Luer or Luer-Lock connectors are referred to as male connectors and tapered sleeve connectors as female connectors.

Die DE 196 36 610 A1 beschreibt eine Einfüllvorrichtung für ein Zufuhrsystem von Wirkstoffen, das über eine Leitung mit einem Systemreservoir verbunden wird. Der Wirkstoff wird mittels einer konventionellen Spritze ohne Injektionsnadel der Einfüllvorrichtung zugeführt. Der Anschluss der Spritze an die Einfüllvorrichtung erfolgt mit einer Luer-Lock-Kegelverbindung.The DE 196 36 610 A1 describes a filling device for a delivery system of drugs, which is connected via a line to a system reservoir. The active ingredient is supplied to the filling device by means of a conventional syringe without an injection needle. The syringe is connected to the filling device with a Luer-Lock conical connection.

Aus der WO 00/02517 ist ein steriler Konnektor zum Anschluss des Spike eines Überleitgeräts bekannt, der über einen Basisteil mit einer kanalförmigen Ausnehmung verfügt, die von einem Abbrechteil verschlossen wird. Der Basisteil weist ein Aufnahmestück für den Spike auf, das im wesentlichen zylindrisch ausgebildet ist. Der bekannte Konnektor ist weder für den Anschluss einer Luer-Lock-Spritze bestimmt noch geeignet.From the WO 00/02517 a sterile connector for connecting the spike of a transfer device is known, which has a base part with a channel-shaped recess which is closed by a break-off part. The base part has a receiving piece for the spike, which is formed substantially cylindrical. The well-known connector is neither intended nor suitable for connecting a Luer-Lock syringe.

Die US 6 186 997 beschreibt einen Infusionsbeutel mit einem Schlauchstück, das am Ende mit einer geschlitzten Membran verschlossen ist. Mit dem Endstück des Schlauchstücks ist eine Verschlusskappe verschraubt.The US Pat. No. 6,186,997 describes an infusion bag with a piece of tubing which is closed at the end with a slotted membrane. With the end piece of the hose piece a cap is screwed.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen kostengünstig herzustellenden und einfach und sicher zu handhabenden Konnektor für medizinische Flüssigkeiten enthaltende Verpackungen, insbesondere Infusions- oder Transfusionsbeutel zu schaffen, der ein schnelles Zuführen, insbesondere eines zähflüssigen Wirkstoffes erlaubt und mit dem die Verletzungsgefahr sowohl für das Pflegepersonal als auch die Verpackung gering ist.The invention has for its object to provide an inexpensive to produce and easy and safe to handle connector for medical liquids containing packaging, in particular infusion or transfusion bag, which allows fast feeding, especially a viscous drug and with the risk of injury to both the nursing staff as well as the packaging is low.

Eine weitere Aufgabe der Erfindung liegt darin, eine einfach und sicher zu handhabende Verpackung für medizinische Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere Infusions- oder Transfusionsbeutel, zu schaffen, in die sich auch zähflüssige Wirkstoffe ohne die Gefahr einer Verletzung des Pflegepersonals oder der Verpackung schnell zu spritzen lassen.Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and safe to handle packaging for medical fluids, especially infusion or transfusion bag, into which even viscous drugs without the risk of injury to the nursing staff or packaging can be injected quickly.

Die Lösung der obigen Aufgaben erfolgt erfindungsgemäß mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 bzw. 15. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.The solution of the above objects is achieved according to the invention with the features of claim 1 and 15. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Der erfindungsgemäße Konnektor erlaubt den Anschluss einer konventionellen Spritze mit einer Kegelverbindung nach Art einer Luer-Kegelverbindung oder einer Luer-Lock-Kegelverbindung, die nicht über eine Injektionsnadel verfügt. Da eine Injektionsnadel mit kleinem Querschnitt nicht erforderlich ist, können auch Wirkstoffe größerer Viskosität schnell zugespritzt werden. Die Gefahr der Verletzung für Pflegepersonal und Verpackung besteht nicht. Die Möglichkeit der Verschraubung von Spritze und Konnektor stellt sicher, dass sich die Verbindung nicht löst. Der Konnektor verfügt über eine selbstabdichtende, geschlitzte Membran, die unterhalb der oberen, anschlussseitigen Öffnung angeordnet ist. Oberhalb der selbstabdichtenden Membran ist der Anschlussteil des Konnektors als ein Anschlussstück mit einem Innenkonus für den Kegelschaft der Spritze ausgebildet. Die selbstabdichtende Membran ist zur abdichtenden Aufnahme des Kegelschaftes der Spritze durchgehend geschlitzt. Nach dem Herausziehen des Kegelschaftes schließt sich die Membran wieder und verhindert somit ein Auslaufen der Flüssigkeit aus der Verpackung.The connector according to the invention allows the connection of a conventional syringe with a conical connection in the manner of a Luer-cone connection or a Luer-lock conical connection, which does not have an injection needle. Since an injection needle with a small cross-section is not required, agents of greater viscosity can be injected quickly. The risk of injury to nursing staff and packaging does not exist. The possibility of screwing the syringe and connector ensures that the connection does not break loose. The connector has a self-sealing, slotted diaphragm located below the upper port side port. Above the self-sealing membrane, the connecting part of the connector is designed as a connecting piece with an inner cone for the conical shaft of the syringe. The self-sealing membrane is slotted throughout for sealingly receiving the conical shank of the syringe. After pulling out the conical shank, the membrane closes again and thus prevents leakage of the liquid from the package.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung sieht vor, dass der Abbrechteil über eine Ringbruchzone an den Anschlussteil angeschlossen ist, so dass der Abbrechteil zwar einen sicheren Halt hat, sich aber dennoch relativ leicht lösen lässt.An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the break-off part is connected via a ring breaking zone to the connecting part, so that the break-off part, although a secure fit, but still relatively easy to solve.

Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform setzt sich der Anschlussteil aus einem unteren Teilstück und einem oberen Teilstück zusammen, wobei die Teilstücke einschnappend festgelegt sind. Vorzugsweise ist die selbstabdichtende Membran zwischen dem unteren und oberen Teilstück klemmend gehalten. Dadurch wird die Montage vereinfacht. Der Anschlussteil kann aber auch einstückig sein.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the connecting part is composed of a lower portion and an upper portion, wherein the portions are set snapping. Preferably, the self-sealing membrane is clamped between the lower and upper sections. This simplifies assembly. The connection part can also be integral.

Die selbstabdichtende Membran weist vorzugsweise einen unteren ringförmigen Abschnitt und einen obereren tellerförmigern Abschnitt auf. Vorteilhafterweise ist der ringförmige Abschnitt der Membran zwischen dem unteren und oberen Teilstück des Anschlussteils eingespannt. Damit hat die Membran einen sicheren Halt. Der obere tellerförmige Abschnitt der Membran weist vorzugsweise eine muldenförmige Vertiefung auf. Die muldenförmige Vertiefung stellt zum einen sicher, dass der Kegelschaft der Spritze sicher geführt wird und gewährleistet zum anderen, dass die Membran nach dem Herausziehen des Kegelschaftes sicher abdichtet. Es hat sich in Versuchen gezeigt, dass die besondere Ausbildung der Membran für den sofortigen Wiederverschluss ausschlaggebend ist, wobei mit zunehmendem Innendruck in der Verpackung die Abdichtung der Membran noch erhöht wird.The self-sealing membrane preferably has a lower annular portion and an upper plate-shaped portion. Advantageously, the annular portion of the membrane is clamped between the lower and upper part of the connecting part. Thus, the membrane has a secure hold. The upper plate-shaped portion of the membrane preferably has a trough-shaped depression. The trough-shaped depression ensures, on the one hand, that the cone shank of the syringe is securely guided and, on the other hand, ensures that the membrane seals securely after pulling out the conical shank. It has been shown in tests that the special design of the membrane for the immediate reclosure is crucial, with increasing internal pressure in the package, the sealing of the membrane is still increased.

Vorzugsweise schließt sich an den oberen tellerförmigen Abschnitt der selbstabdichtenden Membran ein mittleres Zwischenstück an, das in den unteren ringförmigen Abschnitt der Membran übergeht. Damit sind der obere und untere Abschnitt der Membran elastisch miteinander verbunden, so dass sich die Membran beim Einführen sich Kegelschaftes der Spritze derart verformt, dass sie gegenüber dem Anschlussteil sicher abdichtet.Preferably, adjoins the upper dish-shaped portion of the self-sealing membrane, a middle intermediate piece, which merges into the lower annular portion of the membrane. Thus, the upper and lower portions of the membrane are elastically connected to each other, so that the membrane deforms when inserting conical shaft of the syringe so that it seals against the connector securely.

Der Innendurchmesser des ringförmigen Abschnitts der selbstabdichtenden Membran ist vorzugsweise kleiner als der Innendurchmesser der kanalförmigen Ausnehmung des Anschlussteils. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass dadurch der Wiederverschluss der Membran weiter verbessert wird.The inner diameter of the annular portion of the self-sealing membrane is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the channel-shaped recess of the connecting part. It has been shown that thereby the re-closure of the membrane is further improved.

Der Innenkonus des Anschlussstücks und die selbstabdichtende Membran des Anschlussteils sind vorzugsweise weiterhin derart ausgebildet und angeordnet, dass der in den Innenkonus eingesetzte Kegelschaft der Spritze die geschlitzte Membran zwar öffnet, aber nicht durchdringt.The inner cone of the connection piece and the self-sealing membrane of the connection part are preferably furthermore designed and arranged in such a way that the conical shank of the syringe inserted into the inner cone opens but does not penetrate the slotted membrane.

Der Abbrechteil des Konnektors ist erfindungsgemäß als flaches Griffstück ausgebildet, um mit Daumen und Zeigefinger gehalten werden zu können. Dadurch wird die Handhabung vereinfacht.The break-off part of the connector according to the invention is designed as a flat grip to be held with your thumb and forefinger can. This simplifies handling.

Der Konnektor ist zweckmäßigerweise ein Spritzgießteil, das in großen Stückzahlen kostengünstig hergestellt werden kann.The connector is expediently an injection-molded part, which can be produced inexpensively in large quantities.

Im Folgenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen näher erläutert:

  • Es zeigen:
    Figur 1
    Ein als Zuspritzteil ausgebildeter Konnektor für medizinische Flüssigkeiten enthaltende Verpackungen in der Seitenansicht,
    Figur 2
    einen Schnitt durch den Konnektor von Figur 1 entlang der Linie A-A,
    Figur 3
    einen Infusionsbeutel mit dem Konnektor von Figur 1,
    Figur 4a
    eine Luer-Spritze und einen Konnektor mit abgebrochenem Abbrechteil,
    Figur 4b
    den Ausschnitt A von Figur 4a in vergrößerter Darstellung,
    Figur 5a
    die Luer-Spritze und den Konnektor von Figur 4a beim Einführen des Kegelschaftes der Spritze in den Konnektor,
    Figur 5b
    den Ausschnitt A von Figur 5a in vergrößerter Darstellung,
    Figur 6a
    die Luer-Spritze und den Konnektor von Figur 4a, wobei der Kegelschaft der Spritze in den Konnektor eingesetzt ist und
    Figur 6b
    den Ausschnitt A von Figur 6a in vergrößerter Darstellung.
An embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings:
  • Show it:
    FIG. 1
    A side view of a container containing medical fluid connectors as an injection part,
    FIG. 2
    a section through the connector of FIG. 1 along the line AA,
    FIG. 3
    an infusion bag with the connector of FIG. 1 .
    FIG. 4a
    a luer syringe and a connector with broken off breaking part,
    FIG. 4b
    the section A of FIG. 4a in an enlarged view,
    FIG. 5a
    the luer syringe and the connector of FIG. 4a when inserting the taper shank of the syringe into the connector,
    FIG. 5b
    the section A of FIG. 5a in an enlarged view,
    FIG. 6a
    the luer syringe and the connector of FIG. 4a , wherein the conical shank of the syringe is inserted into the connector and
    FIG. 6b
    the section A of FIG. 6a in an enlarged view.

Der erfindungsgemäße Konnektor ist als Zuspritzteil zum Zuspritzen eines Wirkstoffes in eine Verpackung ausgebildet, die eine medizinische Flüssigkeit enthält, insbesondere ein Infusions- oder Transfusionsbeutel. Der Konnektor 20 weist einen Anschlussteil 1 mit einer kanalförmigen Ausnehmung 1c auf, der in der Gebrauchslage aus einem verpackungsseitigen unteren Teilstück 2 und einem anschlussseitigen oberen Teilstück 3 zusammengesetzt ist. Der Anschlussteil 1 weist folglich eine obere und untere Öffnung 1a und 1b auf. Der Konnektor ist ein Spritzgießteil aus Polypropylen.The connector according to the invention is designed as an injection part for injecting an active substance into a packaging containing a medical fluid, in particular an infusion or transfusion bag. The connector 20 has a connection part 1 with a channel-shaped recess 1c, which in the position of use is composed of a packaging-side lower portion 2 and a connection-side upper portion 3. The connector 1 thus has an upper and lower opening 1a and 1b. The connector is an injection molded part made of polypropylene.

Das untere Teilstück 2 des Anschlussteils 1 weist einen unteren und oberen zylindrischen Abschnitt 4, 5 auf, wobei der untere Abschnitt einen etwas größeren Innendurchmesser als der obere Abschnitt, aber einen etwas kleineren Außendurchmesser als der obere Abschnitt hat. Der untere Abschnitt 4 kann in einen Anschlussstutzen eines Folienbeutels eingeschoben und mit dem Stutzen verschweißt oder verklebt werden. Er kann aber auch direkt in den Folienbeutel ohne Stutzen eingeschweißt oder eingeklebt werden.The lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1 has a lower and upper cylindrical portion 4, 5, wherein the lower portion has a slightly larger inner diameter than the upper portion, but a slightly smaller outer diameter than the upper portion. The lower section 4 can in inserted a connecting piece of a film bag and welded or glued to the socket. But it can also be welded or glued directly into the foil bag without nozzle.

Das obere Teilstück 3 des Anschlussteil 1 ist einschnappend auf dem unteren Teilstück 2 festgelegt. Hierzu weist die Innenwand des oberen Teilstück eine umlaufende Nut 6 auf, in die beim Zusammenpressen der beiden Teilstücke ein umlaufender Vorsprung 7 an der Außenwand des oberen Teilstücks 3 einschnappt.The upper portion 3 of the connector 1 is set snapping on the lower portion 2. For this purpose, the inner wall of the upper portion on a circumferential groove 6, in which a circumferential projection 7 snaps on the outer wall of the upper portion 3 in the compression of the two sections.

Zwischen dem unteren und oberen Teilstück 2, 3 ist eine selbstabdichtende Membran 8 aus einem elastischen Material, die auch als Septum bezeichnet wird, vorzugsweise unter leichter elastischer Verformung derselben klemmend gehalten. Die Membran 8 weist einen ringförmigen unteren Abschnitt 9 auf, der zwischen dem unteren und oberen Teilstück 2,3 des Anschlussteils 1 eingespannt ist. An dem unteren ringförmigen Abschnitt 9 der Membran 8 schließt sich ein mittleres Zwischenstück 34 an, das in einen oberen tellerförmigen Abschnitt 10 übergeht, der eine muldenförmige Vertiefung 11 hat.Between the lower and upper portion 2, 3, a self-sealing membrane 8 made of an elastic material, which is also referred to as a septum, preferably held by clamping it with slight elastic deformation. The membrane 8 has an annular lower portion 9 which is clamped between the lower and upper portion 2,3 of the connection part 1. At the lower annular portion 9 of the membrane 8, a middle intermediate piece 34 connects, which merges into an upper plate-shaped portion 10 having a trough-shaped recess 11.

Der Anschlussteil 1 weist einen unteren und einen oberen nach innen vorspringenden Ansatz 35, 36 auf. An dem unteren Ansatz 35 stützt sich der ringförmige Abschnitt 9 und an dem oberen Ansatz 36 der tellerförmige Abschnitt 10 der Membran 8 ab. Vorzugsweise sind beide Abschnitte 9, 10 der Membran 8 gegen die Ansätze 35, 36 des Anschlussteils 1 federnd vorgespannt. Der Innendurchmesser des ringförmigen Abschnitts 9 der Membran 8 ist kleiner als der Innendurchmesser der kanalförmigen Ausnehmung 1c des Anschlussteils 1.The connector 1 has a lower and an upper inwardly projecting lug 35, 36. At the lower end 35, the annular portion 9 and at the upper end 36 of the plate-shaped portion 10 of the membrane 8 is supported. Preferably, both sections 9, 10 of the membrane 8 are resiliently biased against the lugs 35, 36 of the connection part 1. The inner diameter of the annular portion 9 of the membrane 8 is smaller than the inner diameter of the channel-shaped recess 1 c of the connecting part. 1

Im Zentrum des tellerförmigen Abschnitts ist die Membran mit einem durchgehenden Schlitz 12 versehen. Die Membran 10 kann mit nur einem querverlaufenden Schlitz versehen oder auch kreuzweise oder sternförmig geschlitzt sein. Der Schlitz erstreckt sich vorzugsweise nahezu über den gesamten Querschnitt des tellerförmigen Abschnitts. Die muldenförmige Vertiefung 11 in dem tellerförmigen Abschnitt 10 kann eine gebogene oder geradlinige Flanke haben.In the center of the plate-shaped portion, the membrane is provided with a continuous slot 12. The membrane 10 may be provided with only a transverse slot or be slotted crosswise or star-shaped. The slot preferably extends almost over the entire cross section of the dish-shaped portion. The trough-shaped recess 11 in the dish-shaped portion 10 may have a curved or rectilinear edge.

Oberhalb der Membran 10 ist der Anschlussteil 1 als ein Anschlussstück 13 ausgebildet, das eine Innenkonus 14 und vorzugsweise ein Außengewinde 15 aufweist. Innenkonus und Außengewinde entsprechen dem Kegelschaft der Luer-Lock-Kegelverbindung einer konventionellen Spritze, so dass der Kegelschaft der Luer-Lock-Spritze dichtend in den Innenkonus des Anschlussstücks eingeschoben und mit dem Anschlussteil sicher verschraubt werden kann. Für den Anschluss einer Luer-Spritze, die nicht über eine Schraubverbindung verfügt, kann das Außengewinde auch entfallen.Above the membrane 10, the connecting part 1 is formed as a connecting piece 13, which has an inner cone 14 and preferably an external thread 15. Inner cone and external thread correspond to the conical shank of the Luer-Lock conical connection of a conventional syringe, so that the taper shank of the Luer-Lock syringe can be inserted sealingly into the inner cone of the connection piece and screwed securely to the connection part. For connecting a Luer syringe, which does not have a screw connection, the external thread can be omitted.

Über eine Ringbruchzone 16 schließt sich an das Anschlussstück 13 ein kappenförmiger Abbrechteil 17 an, das die obere Öffnung 1a des Anschlussstücks verschließt. Der Abbrechteil bildet einen Originalitätsverschluss für den Konnektor. Der Abbrechteil 17 weist ein unteres rotationssymmetrisches Basisteil 18 und ein oberes flaches Griffstück 19 auf. Das flache Griffstück 19 ist mit einer Aussparung 21 versehen, die nach Art eines nach unten zeigenden Pfeils ausgebildet ist, der den Konnektor als Zuspritzteil kennzeichnet. Auch das obere Teilstück 2 des Anschlussteils weist zur Kennzeichnung der Flussrichtung eine erhabene Struktur 22 auf, die nach Art eines nach unten zeigenden Pfeils ausgebildet ist. Der Pfeil 22 ist zwischen zwar vorspringenden Stegen 23 angeordnet, die eine Griffmulde bilden.A cap-shaped break-off part 17, which closes the upper opening 1a of the connecting piece, adjoins the connecting piece 13 via a ring-breaking zone 16. The break-off part forms a tamper-evident closure for the connector. The break-off part 17 has a lower rotationally symmetrical base part 18 and an upper flat grip piece 19. The flat handle 19 is provided with a recess 21, which is formed in the manner of a downward arrow, which identifies the connector as Zuspritzteil. Also, the upper portion 2 of the connecting part has to mark the flow direction on a raised structure 22 which is formed in the manner of a downward arrow. The arrow 22 is arranged between protruding webs 23, which form a recessed grip.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Infusionsbeutel 30 zusammen mit dem Zuspritzteil 20. Der Infusionsbeutel 30 besteht aus zwei Folienlagen 24, die am unteren und oberen Rand 25 sowie den längslaufenden Rändern 26 miteinander verschweißt sind. In den oberen Rand 25 des Infusionsbeutels ist ein Anschlussstutzen 27 für den Zuspritzteil 20 und ein Anschlussstutzen 28 für ein Entnahmeteil 29 eingeschweißt. Der rohrförmige Anschlussteil 1 des Zuspritzteils 20 ist in den Anschlussstutzen 27 eingeschoben und mit dem Stutzen beim Sterilisieren verschweißt. Das rohrförmige Anschlussteil des Zuspritzteils kann aber auch an ein nach Art eines Schiffchens ausgebildetes oder rundes Einsatzstück angeformt sein, das zwischen den beiden Folienlagen eingeschweißt ist. FIG. 3 shows an infusion bag 30 together with the injection part 20. The infusion bag 30 consists of two film layers 24, which are welded together at the lower and upper edge 25 and the longitudinal edges 26. In the upper edge 25 of the infusion bag, a connecting piece 27 for the injection part 20 and a connecting piece 28 for a removal part 29 is welded. The tubular connection part 1 of the injection part 20 is inserted into the connecting piece 27 and welded to the neck during sterilization. However, the tubular connection part of the injection part can also be formed on a trained in the manner of a shuttle or round insert piece, which is welded between the two film layers.

Zum Zuspritzen einer Wirksubstanz in die Infusionslösung wird der Abbrechteil 17 des Zuspritzteils 20 durch Drehen oder Brechen desselben abgedreht bzw. abgebrochen, so dass die selbstabdichtende Membran 8 freiliegt. In den Innenkonus 14 des Anschlussstücks 13 wird der Kegelschaft 31 einer konventionellen Luer-Lock-Spritze 32 eingeschoben, wobei die selbstabdichtende Membran durchstoßen wird. Dabei dichtet der Kegelschaft der Spritze gegenüber dem Innenkonus 14 des Anschlussstücks 13 ab. Anschließend wird die Schraubkappe 33 der Spritze 5 auf das Außengewinde 5 des Anschlussstücks 17 aufgeschraubt, so dass die Spritze an dem Zuspritzteil 20 befestigt ist. Daraufhin kann mittels der Spritze eine Wirksubstanz zugespritzt und die Spritze wieder abgenommen werden, wobei die Membran das Zuspritzteil dicht verschließt.For injecting an active substance into the infusion solution, the break-off part 17 of the injection part 20 is turned off or broken off by turning or breaking it, so that the self-sealing membrane 8 is exposed. In the inner cone 14 of the connecting piece 13 of the taper shank 31 is a conventional Luer-lock syringe 32 inserted, wherein the self-sealing membrane is pierced. In this case, the conical shaft of the syringe seals against the inner cone 14 of the connecting piece 13. Subsequently, the screw cap 33 of the syringe 5 is screwed onto the external thread 5 of the connecting piece 17, so that the syringe is fastened to the injection part 20. Then, an active substance can be injected by means of the syringe and the syringe can be removed again, wherein the membrane seals the injection part tightly.

Neben dem Zuspritzteil weist der Infusionsbeutel noch einen Entnahmeteil 29 zum Entnehmen der Infusionslösung auf, der mit dem Stutzen 28 verschweißt ist. Der Entnahmeteil ist aber nicht Gegenstand der Erfindung.
Im Folgenden wird die Funktionsweise der selbstabdichtenden Membran im Einzelnen beschrieben.In addition to the injection part, the infusion bag also has a removal part 29 for removing the infusion solution, which is welded to the connection piece 28. The sampling part is not the subject of the invention.
The following describes the operation of the self-sealing membrane in detail.

Vor dem Einführen des Kegelschaftes 31 einer Luer-Spritze 32 stützen sich der ringförmige und tellerförmige Abschnitt 9, 10 der Membran 8 an den Ansätzen 35, 36 des Anschlussteils 1 ab (Fig. 4a und 4b). Beim Einführen des Kegelschaftes 31 der Spritze 32 wird der tellerförmige Abschnitt 10 der Membran 8 unter Verformung desselben zurückgedrückt (Fig. 5a und 5b). Dabei verliert zuerst der tellerförmige Abschnitt 10 und dann der ringförmige Abschnitt 9 der Membran 8 den Kontakt mit dem Ansatz 35 bzw. 36. Dabei wird der tellerförmige Abschnitt der Membran gegen die Wandung des Anschlussteils gedrückt, so dass die Öffnung in dem Anschlussteil sicher abgedichtet wird.Before inserting the conical shank 31 of a Luer syringe 32, the annular and plate-shaped section 9, 10 of the membrane 8 are supported on the lugs 35, 36 of the connecting part 1 ( Fig. 4a and 4b ). When inserting the conical shank 31 of the syringe 32, the plate-shaped portion 10 of the membrane 8 is pressed back under deformation thereof (FIG. Fig. 5a and 5b ). First, the dish-shaped portion 10 and then the annular portion 9 of the membrane 8 loses contact with the projection 35 and 36. In this case, the plate-shaped portion of the membrane is pressed against the wall of the connection part, so that the opening in the connection part is securely sealed ,

Der Innenkonus 14 des Anschlusstücks 13 und die selbstabdichtende Membran 8 des Anschlussteils 1 sind derart ausgebildet und angeordnet, dass der in den Innenkonus eingesetzte Kegelschaft 31 der Spritze 32 die geschlitzte Membran 8 zwar öffnet, aber nicht durchdringt (Fig. 6a und 6b).
Damit die aufgespreizte Membran 8 sicher gehalten wird, ist die Membran formschlüssig mit dem unteren Teilstück 2 des Anschlussteils 1 verbunden. Hierzu weist die Membran 8 an der Unterseite eine umlaufende Ausnehmung 37 auf, in die einen umlaufender Vorsprung 38 an der Oberseite des unteren Teilstücks 2 des Anschlussteils 1 greift.The inner cone 14 of the connection piece 13 and the self-sealing membrane 8 of the connection part 1 are designed and arranged in such a way that the conical shank 31 of the syringe 32 inserted into the inner cone opens, but does not penetrate, the slotted membrane 8 (FIG. Fig. 6a and 6b ).
Thus, the spread-diaphragm 8 is securely held, the membrane is positively connected to the lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1. For this purpose, the membrane 8 on the underside a circumferential recess 37 into which engages a circumferential projection 38 on the upper side of the lower portion 2 of the connecting part 1.

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  1. Connector for packages containing medical liquids, in particular for infusion or transfusion bags, comprising a connection part (1) with a channel-shaped recess (1c) in which is arranged a self-sealing membrane (8) with a slit, the channel-shaped recess having a lower opening (1b) at the package side and an upper opening (1a) at the connection side, and comprising a break-off part (17), which closes the channel-shaped recess and is connected to the connection part above the opening at the connection side,
    characterized in that the connection part (1) above the self-sealing membrane (8) is designed as a connection piece (13) with an internal cone (14) in order to receive a conical shaft of a Luer syringe in a sealed manner, wherein the connection piece of the connection part (1) is designed as a female Luer connector (13) and in that the break-off part (17) is designed as a flat grip (19) which is provided with a cut-out recess (21), which is configured in the manner of a downward-pointing arrow, which identifies the connector as an injection part.
  2. Connector according to Claim 1, characterized in that the Luer connector (13) of the connection part (1) is designed as a female Luer lock connector (13) with an internal cone (14) and an external thread (15).
  3. Connector according to one of Claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the break-off part (17) is connected to the connection part via an annular rupture zone (16).
  4. Connector according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connection part (1) is composed of a lower section (2) and an upper section (3), said sections being secured with a snap fit.
  5. Connector according to Claim 4, characterized in that the self-sealing membrane (8) is held clamped between the lower and upper sections (2, 3).
  6. Connector according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the self-sealing membrane (8) has a lower annular portion (9) and an upper plate-shaped portion (10), which has a trough-shaped depression (11).
  7. Connector according to Claim 6, characterized in that the upper plate-shaped portion (10) is adjoined by a central intermediate piece (34), which merges into the lower annular portion (9) of the self-sealing membrane (8).
  8. Connector according to Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the annular portion (9) of the self-sealing membrane (8) is clamped between the lower and upper sections (2, 3) of the connection part (1).
  9. Connector according to one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the connection part (1) has an inwardly projecting shoulder (35), on which the annular portion (9) of the self-sealing membrane (8) rests.
  10. Connector according to one of Claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the connection part (1) has an inwardly projecting shoulder (36), on which the plate-shaped portion (10) of the self-sealing membrane (8) rests.
  11. Connector according to Claim 10, characterized in that the plate-shaped portion (10) of the self-sealing membrane (8) is prestressed resiliently against the inwardly projecting shoulder (36).
  12. Connector according to one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the annular portion (9) of the self-sealing membrane (8) is connected with a form fit to the lower section (2) of the connection part.
  13. Connector according to one of Claims 6 to 12, characterized in that the internal diameter of the annular portion (9) of the self-sealing membrane (8) is smaller than the internal diameter of the channel-shaped recess (1c) of the connection part (1).
  14. Connector according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the internal cone (14) of the connection piece (13) and the self-sealing membrane (8) of the connection part (1) are designed and arranged in such a way that the conical shaft of a syringe inserted into the internal cone (14) opens the slit membrane but does not pass through it.
  15. Package for medical liquids, in particular an infusion or transfusion bag, with a connector (20) according to one of Claims 1 to 14.
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